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The Strader's Blog

Check back often for the latest announcements, planting tips and ideas for your lawn and garden projects.

  • March 31, 2026·

Spring Fun with Your Dog

Ease into spring activities with your dog by starting slow, watching for fatigue, and enjoying safe walks, play, and outdoor fun together.
  • March 28, 2026·

Creating a Backyard Ecosystem

Create a backyard ecosystem by combining healthy soil, native plants, water, shelter, and food to support wildlife and biodiversity.
  • March 22, 2026·

Cold Soil Vegetable Favorites

Cold-hardy vegetables like peas, spinach, radishes, and lettuce thrive in early spring soil for an early, continuous harvest.
  • March 16, 2026·

How to Help Queen Bumblebees

Support queen bumblebees by planting early flowers, providing shelter, water, and avoiding chemicals to boost spring pollinators.
  • March 13, 2026·

Early Spring Perennial Care Guide

Prune perennials as new growth appears to boost healthy blooms while protecting overwintering pollinators and beneficial insects.
  • March 7, 2026·

Spotting Early Spring Natives

Early spring natives reveal themselves through subtle buds, shoots, and blooms, helping gardeners support pollinators and plan a thriving landscape.
  • March 4, 2026·

Gentle Spring Wake-Up

As gardens wake up, clean perennial beds gently to protect overwintering pollinators while preparing plants for healthy spring growth.